Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to appoint a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse in General Theatres in Cheltenham. We are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic individual who is able to, or has the potential to demonstrate strong leadership, managerial, and role modelling skills, acting as a clinical support & advisor to the MDT. The candidate will ensure a clinical presence & provide support to the Senior Sister. Applicants must have appropriate NHS experience of working at Band 5, with good working knowledge of the area. This post will offer the successful candidate a opportunity for personal and professional development. They will be directly involved in leading the strategic direction of the services in collaboration with the Band 7 whilst maintaining and building on clinical, managerial and leadership skills by working within a clinical management model. We are seeking the applicant who must be able to demonstrate high quality clinical skills and a proven track record to lead, supervise and manage staff. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage innovative joint working across the theatre team and MDT. The successful candidate will need to be particularly skilled at creating and maintaining a positive and healthy culture in a sometimes challenging environment. The post holder will be closely supported in the role by the Band 7 Charge Nurse. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will need to be particularly skilled at creating and maintaining a positive and healthy culture in a sometimes challenging environment. The post holder will be closely supported in the role by the Band 7 Charge Nurse. They will be capable of demonstrating a passion for providing safe patient care while maintaining high clinical standards through strong, focused and inspirational leadership for a dedicated group of staff. There will be evidence of ongoing professional development and a familiarity with the concept of clinical governance and its components. The successful candidate will have good communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to patient focused excellence. Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications: - Registered Nurse or ODP - Appropriate experience in a post qualification in theatre practitioner role - Experience of scrub - Experience in a mixed speciality theatre About us We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another. With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 318-25-T0105 Job locations Cheltenham General Hospital Cheltenham GL53 7AN Job description Job responsibilities - Deliver at all times high standards of technical and clinical care by assessment, evaluation and implementation of patient needs, through good communication and by example. - Ensure the safety, wellbeing and dignity of the patient is respected at all times and to observe the codes of confidentially and loyalty to patients, medical staff and colleagues. - Always practice within the limitation of your competence, knowledge and code of conduct and immediately report to the Team Band 7/Theatre Coordinator where these may affect your ability to provide the care required. - Provide clinical leadership to other team members. - Monitor and ensure the legibility, accuracy and completeness of patient records. - Where appropriate to role, take responsibility for timely preparation and availability of all instruments and equipment required for surgery scheduled in the theatre to which you have been assigned, and undertake, scrub and circulating duties to the level of your assessed competence. - Adhere to safety measures concerning swab, needle and instrument counts according to theatre policy. - Be accountable for your own actions/omissions. - Participate in the clinical governance initiatives of the hospital by participating in the implementation of up to date evidence based practice, clinical audit, risk management. - Ensure that all specimens are dealt with promptly and safely. - Be competent in the use of all relevant theatre equipment, ensure equipment within home theatres is serviced and ensure timely reporting of faults. - Ensure that drug administration and control is in accordance with legislation and hospital policy. - Maintain a suitable learning environment for all grades of staff within your department, facilitating the development of students, and adaptation nurses and all staff. - In collaboration with the Practice Development team, where needed, assist with the development of in-house programmes and facilitate attendance at external opportunities to meet service needs and statutory requirements. - Maintain and expand your own professional knowledge and competence. - Complete appropriate training sessions as required for ongoing development of skills in order to improve the quality of care provided. - Actively participate in all quality assurance activities. - Participate in your annual performance review and work towards achieving targets as detailed in your personal development plan. - Comply with obligations in respect of Health & Safety at Work Legislation and attend mandatory training and drills. - React promptly and correctly to emergencies in the appropriate manner according to hospital procedures and training. - Have a sound knowledge and understanding of hospital and corporate policies and adhere to these. - Ensure accurate and timely revenue capture for consumables used. - Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and quality service. - Be innovative and flexible in order to always work in the most cost effective way possible taking into account quality and patient safety. - Be flexible in staffing situations, assisting in other areas of the department as required. - Ensure that unprofessional or unsafe conduct, accidents and complaints are fully documented and the Senior Theatre Matron informed in accordance with hospital and corporate policies. - Participate in departmental meetings. - Perform any other reasonable duties as required and are competent to do, in agreement with the Senior Sister or Theatre Matron. Job description Job responsibilities - Deliver at all times high standards of technical and clinical care by assessment, evaluation and implementation of patient needs, through good communication and by example. - Ensure the safety, wellbeing and dignity of the patient is respected at all times and to observe the codes of confidentially and loyalty to patients, medical staff and colleagues. - Always practice within the limitation of your competence, knowledge and code of conduct and immediately report to the Team Band 7/Theatre Coordinator where these may affect your ability to provide the care required. - Provide clinical leadership to other team members. - Monitor and ensure the legibility, accuracy and completeness of patient records. - Where appropriate to role, take responsibility for timely preparation and availability of all instruments and equipment required for surgery scheduled in the theatre to which you have been assigned, and undertake, scrub and circulating duties to the level of your assessed competence. - Adhere to safety measures concerning swab, needle and instrument counts according to theatre policy. - Be accountable for your own actions/omissions. - Participate in the clinical governance initiatives of the hospital by participating in the implementation of up to date evidence based practice, clinical audit, risk management. - Ensure that all specimens are dealt with promptly and safely. - Be competent in the use of all relevant theatre equipment, ensure equipment within home theatres is serviced and ensure timely reporting of faults. - Ensure that drug administration and control is in accordance with legislation and hospital policy. - Maintain a suitable learning environment for all grades of staff within your department, facilitating the development of students, and adaptation nurses and all staff. - In collaboration with the Practice Development team, where needed, assist with the development of in-house programmes and facilitate attendance at external opportunities to meet service needs and statutory requirements. - Maintain and expand your own professional knowledge and competence. - Complete appropriate training sessions as required for ongoing development of skills in order to improve the quality of care provided. - Actively participate in all quality assurance activities. - Participate in your annual performance review and work towards achieving targets as detailed in your personal development plan. - Comply with obligations in respect of Health & Safety at Work Legislation and attend mandatory training and drills. - React promptly and correctly to emergencies in the appropriate manner according to hospital procedures and training. - Have a sound knowledge and understanding of hospital and corporate policies and adhere to these. - Ensure accurate and timely revenue capture for consumables used. - Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and quality service. - Be innovative and flexible in order to always work in the most cost effective way possible taking into account quality and patient safety. - Be flexible in staffing situations, assisting in other areas of the department as required. - Ensure that unprofessional or unsafe conduct, accidents and complaints are fully documented and the Senior Theatre Matron informed in accordance with hospital and corporate policies. - Participate in departmental meetings. - Perform any other reasonable duties as required and are competent to do, in agreement with the Senior Sister or Theatre Matron. Person Specification Guidance Essential NMC level 1 actively registered Nurse / HCPC Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio UK recognised qualification in Adult Nursing/Operating Department Practice Experience Essential Substantial experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment-Theatres Knowledge/ Skills Essential Willingness to develop new skills and competencies Be well organised, tidy and manage own workload efficiently and in a timely manner Mature and flexible approach to problem solving, to meet the demands of the service Have good communication skills both written and verbal and interpersonal skills Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment Person Specification Guidance Essential NMC level 1 actively registered Nurse / HCPC Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio UK recognised qualification in Adult Nursing/Operating Department Practice Experience Essential Substantial experience (through placement or employment) of working in an acute clinical environment-Theatres Knowledge/ Skills Essential Willingness to develop new skills and competencies Be well organised, tidy and manage own workload efficiently and in a timely manner Mature and flexible approach to problem solving, to meet the demands of the service Have good communication skills both written and verbal and interpersonal skills Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Cheltenham General Hospital Cheltenham GL53 7AN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)